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How to pass any first-round interview (even in a terrible talent market)

Lenny's Newsletter • 5228 implied HN points • 04 Jul 23
🚌 Education Interview Preparation Career development Professional Skills Personal Growth
  1. First-round interviews are designed to filter out candidates who may not be a good fit for the role.
  2. Prepare for interviews by organizing your career story, walking down memory lane, and learning behavioral frameworks.
  3. Ask high-quality questions at the end of the interview to showcase your interest and stand out as a candidate.

On Lord Of The Rings and Roadblocks: Systems For Personal Growth.

Day One • 678 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Personal Growth Overcoming fear Self-Improvement Education
  1. Personal growth often requires stepping out of your comfort zone, just like Bilbo Baggins in Lord of the Rings.
  2. Fear can hold you back from taking action - it's important to push through it to achieve success.
  3. Building a routine that includes learning, creating, and rest can lead to personal development and success.

The masks we wear (rom com, act three)

Both Are True • 236 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Relationships Self-reflection Love Personal Growth
  1. The story shares a humorous yet heartfelt exploration of relationships through the lens of weird situations and masks, highlighting the importance of active choice and acceptance in love.
  2. The use of the term 'wowies' symbolizes fear of the unknown and transition in relationships, becoming a way to navigate difficult conversations or express deep emotions.
  3. Despite the surreal experiences, the story emphasizes finding joy and gratitude in the journey of building a life and a family together, even amidst unexpected challenges.
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Reader Mailbag: Struggling to do it all

Tech and Tea • 246 implied HN points • 09 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Career development Work-life balance Personal Growth Technical Skills
  1. Struggling with work-life balance, technical up-skilling, and finding identity outside of work is common among many engineers and professionals. It's important to prioritize what aligns with personal values and well-being.
  2. Careers in the tech industry can take diverse paths, and it's okay to explore different roles or take breaks to pursue other interests. Embracing change and personal growth is a natural part of a long career.
  3. Building expertise, whether technical or in other areas, is valuable and transferable across different domains. Prioritizing personal growth and balancing work with other life aspects is essential in navigating career challenges.

The Recovering Academic in 2023

The Recovering Academic • 970 implied HN points • 29 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-discovery Personal Growth Emotional Healing Community Building
  1. The author shares their journey of leaving academia and dealing with grief, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and community in the recovery process.
  2. The plan for 2024 includes more thought pieces on higher education, collaboration to build community, original memoir and poetry sharing, and interviews to explore interesting life stories.
  3. Despite challenges, the author looks forward with anticipation, focusing on personal growth, gardening, and embracing individuality in their writing journey.

150 Lbs Lost

Inland Nobody • 400 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Mental health Self-Acceptance Healthy living Personal Growth
  1. The first step in achieving a big goal, like weight loss, is ensuring your mental well-being. You need to muster all resources, manage your willpower, and address any mental health issues.
  2. Self-love is crucial for weight loss success. Shaming oneself or others does not lead to long-term positive results. Loving yourself and finding what works for you are key components.
  3. Weight loss is a journey of trial and error. Improvement happens throughout the process, not just at the end goal. Be patient with yourself, learn from setbacks, and keep adapting.

A Sensitive Question

Desk Notes by Charles Schifano • 243 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Emotions Personal Growth Mindfulness Self-awareness
  1. Sensitivity is a complex trait that cannot easily be controlled or changed. It's not about achieving perfection or adjusting like a dial, but understanding and acceptance.
  2. Sensitivity affects how we perceive and interact with the world around us. It's not just about emotional reactions but also about sensory experiences and nuances.
  3. Being sensitive can lead to deeper connections and insights, but also makes a person more vulnerable to pain and suffering. It's important to find a balance between sensitivity and resilience.

Friday Q&A: intermittent fasting; APOE4 testing for Alzheimer’s; Pap test frequency; & at-home menopause tests

Are You Okay? • 479 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Wellness Nutrition Medicine Personal Growth Disease
  1. Intermittent fasting may work for some to aid in weight loss or improved metabolism, but it can be challenging for many due to feelings of irritability and restrictive eating behaviors.
  2. Data on APOE4 gene testing for Alzheimer's is mixed; the decision to find out your APOE status should be thoughtful due to potential health anxiety, but lifestyle interventions may be suggested based on the results.
  3. Extreme diets like intermittent fasting may not be the most effective in the long run, and sustainable lifestyle changes are crucial for lasting health outcomes.

A Sadness That Holds Hope For Joy

The Recovering Academic • 1108 implied HN points • 12 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Recovery Emotions Grief Self-reflection Personal Growth
  1. The author's experience in academia made him doubt his profession and himself, leading to a significant shift in his life.
  2. The transition out of academia was filled with sadness and nostalgia, but also led to new beginnings and hope for the future.
  3. The recovery process involved accepting personal truths, finding support in others with similar experiences, and rediscovering joy after difficult times.

Your Social Universe

Passing Time • 234 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Social relationships Friendships Personal Growth
  1. Imagine your friends as celestial bodies in your social solar system, orbiting around you forming clusters and connections.
  2. Explore the fringes of your social universe like the Kuiper Belt, where you can discover new friends and expand your network.
  3. Just like the vast universe beyond our solar system, there's a whole universe of friendships and connections waiting to be explored and connected.

On my Mind 2024

Pitchfork Papers • 569 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Personal Growth Reflection Change
  1. The author experienced a significant change in their thinking and priorities, leading to a new direction in their writing.
  2. Taking a break from writing made it challenging to resume, but the author is working on getting back into the flow.
  3. The new year marks a good time for the author to reflect on their preoccupations and goals for the upcoming year.

The Hagitude program – now available on-demand

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie • 1996 implied HN points • 01 Oct 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mythology Personal Growth Spiritual Practices Community Building
  1. The Hagitude program is now available as a self-study, on-demand course after the live yearlong membership program ended.
  2. The program focuses on navigation through menopause, understanding elder women in myth, embracing one's Inner Hag, and passing down wisdom to benefit the Earth community.
  3. The self-study program includes extensive resources like module workbooks, webinar recordings, guest teacher workshops, creative writing prompts, and dreamwork sessions.

the essay formerly known as romcom (act two)

Both Are True • 198 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Relationships Personal Growth Self-reflection Entertainment
  1. In a relationship, communication and effort matter - like ending things with other people for the one you care about.
  2. Long distance relationships can be tough but manageable with support and commitment.
  3. Self-criticism can be damaging in a relationship, learning to let go and accept differences is important for personal growth and peace.

Night Season

Neckar’s Notes • 252 implied HN points • 25 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Mental health Personal Growth Spirituality
  1. Life moves in cycles, and it's beneficial to try to align yourself with these cycles rather than strain against them.
  2. Dark nights of the soul, challenging periods that force deep reflection, are opportunities for transformation and spiritual growth if approached with acceptance and openness.
  3. During times of darkness, it's important to embrace the discomfort, sit with the darkness, and allow the unfolding process to reveal hidden truths and lead to personal growth.

A Year of Ordinary Time

Justin E. H. Smith's Hinternet • 794 implied HN points • 18 Dec 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Life reflections Personal Growth Community Building
  1. The author will be moving to a paid subscription model in 2024 to maintain quality content.
  2. The author expresses concerns about the direction Substack is taking, especially with a focus on non-fiction over fiction.
  3. 2023 was a year of significant personal developments for the author, including finding faith, appreciating art, and changing his name.

In Person > Online ⛲️

The Commonplace • 393 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Writing Friendship Creativity Personal Growth Inspiration
  1. Twin vocations can complement each other well, benefiting both the individual and their families.
  2. Building connections with others is crucial, especially in solitary work, as digital connections can't replace in-person friendships.
  3. Progress in work is made through daily consistency, even if the results may seem unimpressive at first.

The Year I Stopped Knowing, well, to Some Considerable Extent

Deep Fix • 550 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Personal Growth Meditation Philosophy
  1. In reflecting on their writing, the author discovered a blend of relative and absolute truths that coexist.
  2. The author shifted focus from seeking knowledge to embracing conscious experience through phenomenology.
  3. The author emphasized the importance of moving beyond psychedelics after receiving their transformational message, and now focuses on helping others understand it.